Independence Day of India Celebration 2024
77th Independence Day of India – 15th August 2024
August 15th, 1947 is the birthday of free India. It marks for her the end of an old era, the beginning of a new age. It’s a day of freedom from the arduous British rule, 15th August is celebrated in India as Independence Day. To commemorate the sacrifice of martyrs Indians celebrate this day to pay homage to the brave patriots who gave Indians a reason to smile.
Celebration
The celebration begins in the morning with the unfurling of the Indian flag at Red Fort, New Delhi. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs take place in all the state capitals. The Prime Minister’s speech from the precincts of the Red Fort in the capital of New Delhi is the major highlight and is telecast live for the nation to view.
In New Delhi, most of the Government Offices are lit up. In all the cities around the country politicians belonging to that constituency do the Flag Hoisting Ceremony.
In almost all the schools and colleges around the country, no academic work is done on this day, as all the students and staff members gather together for the flag hoisting ceremony and pay homage to the great men who helped in achieving freedom from British rule.
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Public Life
Another interesting activity of this day is kite flying. Kite flying is very popular amongst all ages. Children gather this day to fly tri-color kites. The sky gets colorful with hundreds of kites symbolizing the happiness & joy this day has brought to millions of Indians.
It was August 15, 1947, the nation woke up breathing in the air of freedom to herald a new beginning. It is the freedom that gave India a new identity as a sovereign country after 300 years of colonial rule. Since then it has become a day of special significance – celebrated with the Tricolor, the parades, the patriotic speeches and songs, the remembrance. Make sure to be a part of it.
In 2021 the 75th year of Indian Independence will be started with the year-long grand celebrations that are likely to be kicked off on August 15, 2021, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Red Fort.
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